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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 488,100 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Central Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
488,100 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
13/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+5
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Hot desert, extreme heat in summer
general type

Location and Position

Turkmenistan is situated in Central Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Turkmenistan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Turkmenistan covers a total area of 488,100 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 6.1M across this area, the population density is 13/km². The capital city is Ashgabat.

Climate

The climate of Turkmenistan is hot desert, extreme heat in summer. The best time to visit is generally March–May, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Turkmenistan

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Kazakhstan
Astana
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Uzbekistan
Tashkent
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Afghanistan
Kabul
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Iran
Tehran

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Turkmenistan located?

Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia, Asia. The capital city is Ashgabat.

How large is Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan has a total area of 488,100 km² with a population density of 13/km².

What countries border Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan shares land borders with: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran.

What is the climate of Turkmenistan?

The climate of Turkmenistan is Hot desert, extreme heat in summer. The best time to visit is March–May, September–October.

What timezone is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan observes UTC+5 timezone.

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